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More companies are doing webcam interviews as a way to cut costs in interviewing candidates, so be prepared with a professional appearance and create a flattering backdrop, Patrick J. Kiger writes. Also, invest in quality equipment and keep answers succinct.

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If you're looking for career paths that offer a good income, meaningful work, decent quality of life and status, consider becoming a higher-education administrator, an immigration expert or genetic counselor, Marty Nemko writes. Other choices include physical therapist and veterinarian, he writes.

Focus on the positive, exercise and eat well to help make sure you don't get burned out. Also, connect with others who may be experiencing similar stress. "Many times what contributes to burnout is what is going on in someone's mind, not in reality," says Gayle Lantz, a leadership consultant.

The Seattle Asian Art Museum has two new exhibitions, "The New Old" and "The New New." The "old" is Chinese paintings and calligraphy, created between 1629 and 2007. The "new" is contemporary art, including digital photography and cigarette butts. The works show "an admirable commitment to bringing the past and present together," Gayle Clemans writes.

To get the most out of a mentoring relationship, you have to be a good student, Emily Bennington writes. "Listen gratefully. Apply what you've learned to your work. Demonstrate enthusiasm so he/she feels their investment in you is meaningful," she writes.

Before you decide to jump ship because you hate your job, try to find ways to make the position more palatable, Miriam Salpeter writes. Consider volunteering to lead new projects or taking classes to improve your skills. "[E]ngaging in a plan to mindfully move from here to there may actually make you like your job a little more," she writes.